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The fourth installment of Historical Sketches, this work focuses on the life of R. DovBer Schneuri, second Rebbe of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement. During the years of his leadership, the sun of chabad Chasidism shone with all its might and glory, as this was a time marked by tranquility from opposition and extensive efforts in studying and disseminating the teachings of Chasidut.

The Tanya, the foundation of Chabad-Chasidic philosophy, has been termed the written Torah of Chasidut. It is endlessly deep and wide and answers all of life's questions. However, for many, this vast treasure remains inaccessible, because of its Hebrew language or its translation to difficult English.

Jerry Aronstein had taken a long time learning how to live. But he's never learned to die. The lawyer and the mystic profiles a life of seeming success relived during an unexpected encounter with death. The sagely teachings mouthed by the Mystic in this story - penetrating perspectives on happiness, purpose, and responsibility - belong wholly to the Rebbes of Chabad, condensed and re-framed to give listeners of every race, religion, or creed access to their wisdom.

Joseph (Yossel) Green was a college student who was sure he knew everything - including that the Divine has no control over the world - until the day when his zaidy asked him to elaborate. Conversations with Zaidy is a journey through the deepest fundamentals of Judaism, framed as a conversation between a grandfather and grandson exploring various common questions that people have about belief in God.

From his early childhood onward, R. Yosef Yitzchak of Lubavitch heard a prodigious number of narratives chronicling early Chasidic and family history from his grandmother Rebbetzin Rivkah Schneersohn (1834 - 1914), wife of R. Shmuel Schneersohn, fourth Lubavitcher Rebbe (1834 - 1882). He recorded many of these in his diary and eventually shared them with the Chasidic community.

“In Good Hands” is a profound collection of the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s letters and talks, offering guidance on faith and trust. These writings delve into Bitachon, a blend of trust and optimism, providing solace and strength in times of solitude and struggle. The Rebbe’s compassionate responses in his letters, often referencing Shaar HaBitachon, encourage a steadfast trust in G-d.

Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson, father of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory, was a profound Torah scholar who served as the rabbi of the Ukrainian city of Yekaterinoslav (now Dnepropetrovsk). He is said to have composed thousands of pages of original Torah thoughts and discourses. Comprising 16 essays, the present work was adapted by Rabbi Eli Block from R. Levi Yitzchak’s original works as well as from the Rebbe’s elucidations.

Inclusion and the Power of the Individual tells a remarkable story of the Rebbe's perspective on, and advocacy for, inclusion by recounting his teachings, writings, and conversations on this topic throughout the four decades of his public leadership of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement. The Rebbe's message remained steadfast and unwaivering: Every single human being is worthy of dignity, respect, love, and inclusion. These are the accounts of the Rebbe's call for inclusion.

What is authentic Kabbalah? What did the Chassidic teachings innovate? Finally, a book that introduces and explains the most basic precepts of this ancient wisdom, in a practical, user-friendly way. Through the 32 Gates of awareness, from The Infinite Source of all life - to finite, immediate creation, Rav Pinson guides us along the map of creation and existence according to the deeper teachings of Torah.

The translation of the Tanya into English was a watershed event in Chasidic history, impacting the world spiritually and physically. The Tanya had already conquered the airwaves with the innovative Tanya on the Radio hosted by the late Rabbi Yosef Wineberg. The publication by Kehot of those pioneering classes in English, back in 1987, brought Chasidut to thousands of students around the world, becoming an essential tool for all those seeking spiritual guidance.

Clear your schedule and explore 2,000 years of thrilling adventures packed with mystery, fascinating personalities, ingenuity, prayer, and unshakable faith! This incredibly fun and exhilarating compilation of vintage stories will leave you breathless as you hear about spine-tingling tests and challenges faced by Jewish heroes through the ages. Exhale and celebrate with them as they emerge victorious against incredible odds.

When a life-changing event occurs, the questions come fast and furious. This authoritative guide guides you through the difficult times of illness, death, and mourning, presenting authentic Jewish tradition in a way that is both sensitive and instructive. Endorsed by leading rabbis, hospital chaplains, and family counselors, it will inform you what to do when faced with these life-changing events and provide you with the necessary liturgy, customs, and laws.

Yet another volume of the biggest and silliest collection of side-splitting classic Jewish jokes! Enjoy hundreds more all-time-favorite jokes straight from the archives of the Jewish Press. The laughter will never stop with this once-in-a-lifetime collection of the side-splitting family-friendly humor from the brilliant humorist, Arnold Fine. Arnie's classic Jewish jokes, one-liners, and humorous observations will leave you - and everyone else - rolling on the floor!

The laughter will never stop with this once-in-a-lifetime collection of side-splitting family-friendly humor, from the brilliant humorist Arnold Fine of The Jewish Press. Includes over 340 classic Jewish jokes, one-liners, and humorous observations that will leave you rolling on the floor!

Going Kosher in 30 Days teaches those simply curious and those seriously considering going kosher all the whys and hows of kosher. You'll learn everything you need to know, from the early origins of kosher law, to how to bring kosher practice into your daily life. This audiobook contains everything you need to launch your own personal path to kosher observance.

Thou Shalt Innovate profiles wondrous Israeli innovations that are collectively changing the lives of billions of people around the world, and explores why Israeli innovators of all faiths feel compelled to make the world better. This is the story of how Israelis are helping to feed the hungry, cure the sick, protect the defenseless, and make the desert bloom. Israel is playing a disproportionate role in helping solve some of the world's biggest challenges by tapping into the nation's soul: the spirit of tikkun olam - the Jewish concept of repairing the world.

The translation of the Tanya into English was a watershed event in Chasidic history, impacting the world spiritually and physically. As the world evolves and new innovations appear, the time has come to reconstruct and upgrade the learning experience offered by Lessons in Tanya.

What is a soul? What happens to us after we physically die? What is consciousness, and can it survive without a physical brain? Can we remember our past lives? Do near-death experiences prove immortality? How does reincarnation really work? Drawing from ancient Jewish wisdom and a modern understanding of consciousness, Rav Pinson explores the possibility of surviving death, the near-death experience, and a glimpse into what awaits us after this life.

What happens when a person recognizes that there is more to life than making money, travelling, and keeping busy? What happens when we realize - or simply sense - that there is more? The purpose of this book is to tackle these questions. Now what? Now that I know there is more, what should I do to get on the path of connecting to my soul and maximizing my eternal life without making radical changes and turning my whole life upside down?

A Talmudic exegesis by the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson. Adapted from two siyumim delivered by the Rebbe (on tractates Makkot and Yoma), Of Tears and Laughter focuses on two moving Talmudic stories that occurred in the aftermath of the destruction of the second Beit Hamikdash. With his unique, holistic approach to Torah study, the Rebbe explores the positions taken by the leading Sages of that time, and examines their lives and teachings.